The cooperation with one of Europe's leading energy companies brings fresh energy for the future of Upper Austria's largest popular sporting event.
ORLEN supplies more than 100 million people across Europe with energy and fuel. The multi-energy group with its Austrian headquarters in Wels also wants to play a pioneering role in the energy transition and is investing more heavily in wind energy, photovoltaics, electromobility and hydrogen. The best conditions for a strong new partnership with the Oberbank Linz Donau Marathon - and plenty of fresh energy for the future of Upper Austria's largest running event.
With over 260 Turmöl filling stations, 67 SPAR express stores and one of the largest fleet card networks, ORLEN Austria is a versatile energy partner. The company reliably supplies households, businesses and industry with energy and is also driving forward the expansion of a nationwide fast-charging network for electric vehicles in the field of electromobility. This makes ORLEN Austria not only one of the largest filling station operators in the country, but also an important local supplier and designer of modern mobility solutions.
The strategy "The energy of tomorrow starts today" bundles these ambitions. Plans include investments in wind and solar power, hydrogen technologies and modern infrastructure for electromobility. The aim is to significantly expand emission-free energy sources by 2035. ORLEN thus combines economic strength with clear responsibility for the environment and society - and is now also bringing this attitude to the Linz Marathon as a partner.
No half measures: ORLEN half marathon
21.1 kilometers: Just the right distance for anyone with big plans. The powerful middle combines speed dynamics with a real marathon atmosphere. Those who start here will experience the full program - from the goosebump start high above the Danube on the Voest freeway bridge to the well-deserved finish in front of thousands of cheers on Linz's magnificent main square. Pride is guaranteed. ORLEN Austria is supporting this euphoria from 2026 as the new competition sponsor and namesake.
"As one of the largest energy partners in Austria, we don't just want to provide a reliable supply, we also want to provide impetus for the future. The Linz Marathon offers us the opportunity to make this attitude visible and to create movement and enthusiasm together with a strong team. This partnership is a strong signal for us - to the region, to our customers and in the direction of sustainable further development," says Jürgen Stichenwirth, Managing Director of ORLEN Austria.
"With ORLEN Austria, we have gained a partner that charges the half marathon distance with fresh energy and, like us, focuses on the future and responsibility. This combination of sporting dynamism and sustainable thinking fits perfectly with our mission statement. The Oberbank Linz Donau Marathon thrives on getting people moving and making community values visible - with ORLEN Austria at our side, we can further strengthen this and inspire many thousands of runners," says Günther Weidlinger, Sports Director of the Linz Marathon Team, who is also very much looking forward to the future cooperation.
Current information about ORLEN Austria can be found at www.orlen-austria.at
